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Now more than ever, yacht owners are embracing a sense of adventure. They are no longer content with merely cruising the traditional destinations, and instead wish to see the world. The owners who commissioned Project 405 at Royal Huisman are the perfect example. What’s more, they are the perfect example of hands-on owners, personally selectingContinue Reading
Noting that the multihull market is the fastest-growing segment in yachting, Southern Wind Shipyard has decided to create a semi-custom project to captivate attention. Called the SWCAT90, the carbon-composite sailing superyacht can suit fast cruising, charter, or simply private family time. Measuring 88’6” (27 meters), the SWCAT90 leverages the biggest advantages of multihulls, including performanceContinue Reading
Nauta Design prides itself on what it considers clean, simplified styling. It additionally aims for a naturally continuous, naturally bright look and feel as you transition from outside to inside. The Nauta 78M Slipstream, the studio’s latest concept, stays true to these ideals. Actually, it takes them up a notch, with a patent-pending “Island,” anContinue Reading
PHOTOS: Stuart Pearce If you use Facebook or Instagram, chances are your feed is populated by pictures of pretty superyachts. We know of at least one instance where a Facebook post inspired someone to charter a yacht, too. However, we never heard of Pinterest playing a role in a new-build… until Mimì la Sardine cameContinue Reading
Moonen has built a reputation for long-range, “small” megayachts that can and do undertake true distant journeys. Furthermore, it’s staked its reputation on steel-hulled motoryachts in sizes where most builders only offer fiberglass. Flouting market tradition continues to work well for Moonen, as proven by Brigadoon. Belonging to owners who share the shipyard’s priorities, BrigadoonContinue Reading
PHOTOS: Carlo Borlenghi What do you do when you don’t find what you want in a yacht tender? You hire the design studio you favor to tailor one to your taste, and then have it built accordingly. Nauta Design created this sporty boat for a sailing-superyacht owner, for a variety of roles. The 48-footer (14.62-meter),Continue Reading